Softball Preview: South Garner Titans vs. Willow Spring Storm
South Garner is 0-5 against Willow Spring since March of 2022 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The South Garner Titans will head out on the road to square off against the Willow Spring Storm at 4:30 p.m.
South Garner is is headed into Tuesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Friday. They fell victim to a tough 16-1 loss at the hands of Clayton.
Allison Mayer made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-1 with two stolen bases, a double, and an RBI.
Meanwhile, Willow Spring waltzed into their contest on Friday with five straight wins... but they left with six. They blew past the Bulldogs 16-1. Considering Willow Spring has won 11 matches by more than eight runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Savannah Callis made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched two innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits. Callis has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive pitching appearances. Callis was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-1 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
In other batting news, Carly Simon was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Emily Saw, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
South Garner's defeat dropped their record down to 6-10-1. As for Willow Spring, their win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-3.
South Garner's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's game. South Garner has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Willow Spring, though, as they've been averaging only 1.1. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will South Garner continue to outrun the ball?
South Garner might still be hurting after the 16-0 loss they got from Willow Spring in their previous matchup back in March. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Willow Spring's Kathryn Whitehurst, who pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Now that South Garner knows the damage she can cause, will they be able to stop her this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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